Early Literacy, Part 2

Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C

Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Icicle Ball

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Parent Support Group

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Towson Branch

Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.

Pop-Up Cinema - Trust Me

Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Trust Me explores human nature, media bias and the need for media literacy to help people trust one another and bring individuals together to create a more resilient population.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Thu, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Thu, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 08, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Be Involved - Building Buddies

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Teen Hangout Hour

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.

Freestyle Art Session

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Younger customers build confidence in their problem-solving skills by constructing LEGO designs with our teen volunteers.

Board Game Night

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch - Mezzanine

Don't be bored -- try out some of the board games we have to borrow from our Library of Things. A variety of game types and age categories available.

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Retro Video Game Night - GoldenEye

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Junk Journaling

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Experience a new way to journal with found and recycled materials to collect and record your memories, thoughts and ideas.

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Play the classic N64 M-rated game GoldenEye on Switch. Bring your own controller and join a retro game night for new adults to compete, hang out and relive the 2000s.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Children's Area

Hang out, play and learn from each other. Board games are provided. All experience levels welcome.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.

Recording Studio Music Production

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

This event is full

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.

Be Crafty - Decoupage Cans

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Thu, Jan 08, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Explore your creative side by making decoupage cans. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Managing Student Loan Debt - Making Sense of Student Loan Repayment Changes

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn strategies for handling your student loan debt. Presented by Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Be Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Fri, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers, receiving tutoring from your peers or doing homework with friends in a relaxed, quiet environment.

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Paws to Read

Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

NASA's BEST Student Design Challenge - Build and Launch a Satellite to Orbit Mars

Sat, Jan 10, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Parachute Fun

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Catonsville Branch - Children's Area

Laugh, learn and move as you play parachute games that help build coordination, teamwork and listening skills.

Recording Studio Basics

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Use the engineering design process to draft and build a satellite to orbit Mars. Then work together to create a balloon rocket to launch the satellite.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Word of the Year - Vision Boards

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Start 2026 with clarity and creativity with a vision board to inspire focus and intention. No artistic experience necessary. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Traveling Book Club - A Marriage at Sea

Sat, Jan 10, 12:15pm - 3:00pm

Offsite

Join the Traveling Book Club at Heavy Seas Beer in Halethorpe to tour the brewery and discuss A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst.

This event is full

Lippan Art Workshop

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Learn how to create lippan art on canvas using air-dry clay and mirrors with mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram.

Garden With Us - Winter Sowing

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Garden with the Wild Ones and the Green Towson Alliance as we do some winter sowing with native seeds in preparation for spring. Supplies provided; limited space.

Tea Tasting With Michu's Handcrafted Spices - Celebrating Jane Austen at 250

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Warm up with a festive tea tasting experience. Sponsored by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library.

This event is full

NASA's BEST Student Design Challenge - Build and Launch a Satellite to Orbit Mars

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Use the engineering design process to draft and build a satellite to orbit Mars. Then work together to create a balloon rocket to launch the satellite.

Icicle Ball

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Tissue Paper Monet

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Children's Area

Learn about famous artist Claude Monet and make a tissue paper painting to take home.

Squirrel Soiree

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us in anticipation of Squirrel Appreciation Day for some fun, indoor squirrel-inspired activities.

Colorful Calm - Bookmarks

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Sit for a bit and relax while creating bookmarks and listening to soft relaxing music.

Drum Jam for Kids and Adults

Sat, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

The Life and Literary Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe

Sun, Jan 11, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Experience the mysterious life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe.

Behind the Book - Family of Spies With Author Christine Kuehn

Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Christine Kuehn talks about her new book, the story of the shocking discovery that her family acted as spies for the Nazis during World War II and played a role in the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Mon, Jan 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Gardening for Preschoolers

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

A representative from the Master Gardeners children's division presents stories and crafts about gardening.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Mon, Jan 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

One-Shot Adventures

Mon, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.

Mon, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Chill Time

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Be Involved - Reading Buddies

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Children's Area

This program pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.

DIY Reusable Hand Warmers

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Create your own handsewn reusable hand warmers to keep your hands toasty this winter. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

LEGO Challenge - Hidden Treasure

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Crochet and Cookies

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Do you like hidden treasures? Come build something with a trap door, a secret passage or a secret compartment.

Monday Night Book Club

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Cockeysville Book Club

Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley.

Tue, Jan 13, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Maryland Relay

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Maryland Relay is available to provide information and answer questions on equipment for Maryland residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities.

Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, snacks and more.

Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Homeschool LEGO Robotics

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Build a movable creation.

Open Recording Studio Session for Teens

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1,Recording Studio 2

Explore the recording studio in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends and other teens. Make and record music with provided instruments and let your creativity shine.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

LEGO Robotics

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Build a movable creation.

DIY Fleece Pillows

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

A fun learning craft on how to make a fleece pillow. Supplies provided; first come, first served.

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sips and Swoons - A Book Club With a Bit of Spice

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell. February's book selection is The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave.

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Introducing our new book club with a bit of spice. Indulge as we explore rousing romance novels while sipping mocktails. Bring your favorite romance recommendations for our first-ever meeting.

Stitch and Lit

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Cryptocurrency and Electronic Payment Platforms - Understanding Fintech and Digital Currency

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn about fintech and different types of cryptocurrencies, digital forms of money, and their uses as types of alternative payment and in investing. Presented by CASH Campaign of Maryland.

Wed, Jan 14, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change; please check availability in advance.

Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Family Crisis Center

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

Tabling event to learn about Family Crisis Center resources.

Understanding Social Security - Make Your Benefits Work for You

Wed, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn to make an informed decision around when to start collecting Social Security benefits based on your health and finances.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch

Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.

CCBC SNAP - Information Table

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Getting Started With eBooks in Libby

Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your smartphone, iPad or Kindle and get an introduction to Libby. This hands-on class is perfect for those who want to know more about ebooks and digital audiobooks.

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Teen Time - Anime/TCG Club

Wed, Jan 14, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Nerd out about anime/manga and play trading card games.

Be Involved - Maryland SPCA

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Teen Area

Join us in the Teen Room every Thursday to create items to be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.

Cancelled

Adult Craft & Create - No-Sew Fabric Sachets

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Make a no-sew, scented fabric sachet that can be used to keep your closet, car or linen drawer fresh.

Sip and Paste - Vision Boards

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create a vision board to visualize your goals and dreams for 2026.

Free Play - Tabletop Games

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Play board games, card games and dice games with family and friends.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Thu, Jan 15, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Computers for Beginners - Introduction to the Internet

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and how to use the internet. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

SNAP Benefits Eligibility

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Parent Support Group

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Towson Branch

Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

A CCBC SNAP Benefits Eligibility Specialist speaks with you about SNAP, provides materials and can schedule a phone meeting to complete your online SNAP application.

Pop-Up Cinema - The Last Rifleman

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Artie Crawford, an elderly World War II veteran haunted by the death of his friend on D-Day, travels to France to reconcile with the ghosts of his past. (PG-13; 1 hour, 39 minutes)

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Thu, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Thu, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 15, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Teen Craft Corner

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Whether you paint, crochet or write, join us to collaborate and share your work with others. Or pick up a new craft with materials provided by the library.

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Visit the Catonsville Recording Studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.

Books, Crafts and Conversation - Tiny Book Jewelry

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create wearable tiny book jewelry while we share our favorite reads.

This event is full

Writing Group (Offsite) - At the Towson Panera

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.

Crochet and Create

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Discover the art of crochet in this hands-on workshop for all skill levels. Learn stitches, tips and creative methods to inspire your next project. Materials provided.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash.

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Loch Raven Branch

Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.

Dinosuar Jewelry

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Design and make your choice of dino earrings or pendant. Materials provided. Adults only.

Thirsty Third Thursday

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine.

Books & Brews

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge

Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation about H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 16, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tiny Chefs

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Chop, roll and slice as we make crepe spirals. All ingredients are kosher.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Fri, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers, receiving tutoring from your peers or doing homework with friends in a relaxed, quiet environment.

Third Friday Poker Club

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Maryland Relay - Information Table

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Stop by and receive information about Maryland Relay, a free public service that allows people, unable to use a standard telephone, to both make and receive calls.

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.

Little People, Big Dreams - Family and Friends Story Time

Fri, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

A special story time celebrating the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.

Crafts Gone Wild

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Help us use up all of our extra craft supplies to make something new and wonderful.

LEGO Fun

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Bingo Day

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Puppet Craft - Finger Puppets

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Build a unique finger puppet that brings your story to life. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Early Explorers

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Drop in to donate a used puzzle and take one home that is new to you. General adult puzzles (250+ pieces) accepted. Please check that the puzzle you bring is complete with no pieces missing.

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Dragon Day - Story Time and Craft

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Enjoy a story time filled with dragons and make a fun dragon craft afterward.

Hawaiian Ukulele With Shaun Gomban

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fun With STEM

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Learn about building, physics, engineering and robotics with the McDonogh School robotics team. Space is limited to 20 guests. Tickets available on the first floor 15 minutes before the program.

Sat, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Native Hawaiian Shaun Gomban uses his unique vocal tone and custom ukulele to take you to the sand and sun of the Hawaiian tropics.

Be Involved - Decorate Backpacks for Health Care for the Homeless

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by decorating back packs to be donated to Health Care for the Homeless.

Baby Rave

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring toddler-friendly dance music. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Be Involved - Heart Pillows for Cancer Patients

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Earn service-learning hours making pillows for cancer patients. No sewing experience is necessary; materials provided.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs or cats.

Jigsaw Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Tired of your old jigsaw puzzles and board games? Looking for something new for those rainy days at home? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to the branch for a community exchange.

Math Madness

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Practice your math skills by playing games and winning small prizes.

DIY Bird Feeder

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Learn how to make a DIY bird feeder to take home and use to feed birds. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Perler Beads

Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Get creative with Perler beads. Fun, cool designs are provided along with all other required materials. All you need to bring is your imagination.

Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using the start menu, opening applications and switching between windows. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Hamilton Relay Information Table

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Connect with a representative from Hamilton Relay to learn about their resources and services.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can drop in to connect with a Peer Support Specialist who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Connect with fellow homeschool families in this freeform program designed to promote community and information sharing.

Armchair Toursim

Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Experience another country's culture, food and history without leaving your hometown. Each month, we explore a documentary that takes us to new places.

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, snacks and more.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Jan 20, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.

Infant and Toddler Parent Education With GBMC

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Discuss safe sleep, maintaining sleep schedules, feeding picky eaters and other infant/toddler care topics with a certified doula from GBMC. Children welcome to attend with adults.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Anime Club

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.

Nature Club for Kids - Symbiotic Sidekicks

Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others by learning about symbiosis and making a clownfish and anemone craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Be Creative - January Paint Night

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create a seasonal scene at our paint night. Materials provided.

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.

Paint Night - Paint Your Own Cherry Blossom Tree

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Using materials provided, create your own personalized cherry blossom landscape.

New Adult Poker Meetup

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Bring a friend and meet other fellow players, ages 18-25, to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Enneagram - Getting Unstuck From Anxiety

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Anxiety often signals that something within us is calling for attention -- not just worry or a reaction to stress, but a sacred yearning for change, meaning and alignment.

Chess Club

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

Join fellow chess enthusiasts for friendly, casual games in a welcoming environment.

Mad Science - Pinecone Bird Feeder

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Make a pinecone bird feeder while learning about local birds.

New Year, New Career - Get a Jumpstart on Your Next Job

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Make 2026 your year. Gain a competitive edge in the job market with resume tips, job searching strategies and best practices for getting hired.

Start the New Year With Meditation - A Workshop and Guided Meditation Session

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.

Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Begin the new year with a clean mental slate by reducing anxiety and stress while promoting clarity of thought with longtime meditation instructor Arvind Naik.

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Insurance Assistance at the Library

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

The Baltimore County Department of Health presents a workshop on health insurance. Find information about available health plans and receive direct enrollment support.

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Visit the Baltimore County Department of Health Mobile Truck for Narcan training, HIV and hepatitis C testing, syringe exchange, information about emerging infectious diseases and more.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

BiblioBOP

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Explore dancing, shaking and singing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.

Trains and Tracks

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Little train engineers can build tracks, let their imaginations take the lead and send our wooden trains on an adventure.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Understanding Medicare - Be an Informed Consumer

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about Medicare coverage, options and alternative plans. Topics covered include enrollment, Medicare coverage and its parts, Medicare Advantage plans and potential costs. Q&A session to follow.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Public Service Area

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Homeschool Group

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for the Perry Hall homeschool group's monthly academic session.

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Be Involved - Maryland SPCA

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Teen Area

Join us in the Teen Room every Thursday to create items to be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.

Cancelled

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Clubhouse for Teens

Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

The Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place for teens with exciting and enriching activities. Visit the table to learn more about what the organization offers.

Recording Studio Music Production

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

This event is full

Hunt Valley Jazz Ensemble

Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a pleasant evening of jazz provided by our local Hunt Valley Jazz Ensemble.

Be Crafty - Perler Beads

Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Music Meetup

Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Calling all music lovers. Join us for a lively discussion about the songs we love.

Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Homeschool Meetup

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Join other homeschooling families in a space to swap materials and resources, network and socialize. STREAM activity provided for students.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Movie at Lansdowne Senior Center

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Parent Support Group

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Towson Branch

Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Nonnas (2025) at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center. (PG; 1 hour, 51 minutes)

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Red Flags of Advertising and Scams - Protecting Seniors and Caregivers in Today's Marketplace

Thu, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Learn how to recognize misleading ads, avoid falling victim to scams and safeguard your hard-earned money at this eye-opening session presented by the Better Business Bureau.

Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Thu, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 22, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Teen Creative Writing Group

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Thu, Jan 22, All day

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Workshop your writing projects with others, whether it is journaling, fanfiction or even school assignments. Teens are welcome to join to practice writing skills and get feedback.

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

A mindful movement practice that combines forms, movement and breath awareness to reset your nervous system and center your present moment experience.

Cozy Coloring

Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Relax and color pieces of a coloring page. Each piece is colored by a different person and combined at the end to create a colorful work of art.

Photography for Teens

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of photography and then try them out. Materials provided.

Mario Party Jamboree - Teen Gaming

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.

Introduction to Tarot Card Reading

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Learn how tarot cards can help with checking in on your thoughts and feelings as well as making empowered decisions with a hands-on beginner's reading.

Teen Art - Pile It on Still Life

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Bring in a still life item to add to the pile. Then sketch the ever-growing mix of objects, hang out and explore creative drawing together.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.

Songwriter Support Group

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by Recording Studio Specialist Chris Freeland.

Towson Book Club

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham.

Trivia Night

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.

Adult Crafting - Folded Paper Cranes

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch

Learn the steps to folding origami paper cranes. Then string them together to create a decoration that symbolizes peace.

This event is full

The Business of Influence and Content Creation - Marketing Your Small Business Online

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn to show up confidently, create content with intention and understand how the world of influence and content creation really works.

Discovering the Golden Shadow With Tarot

Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Shannon Knight, author of Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow, guides you through reflective exercises, card pulls and symbolic inquiry. Discover your own golden shadow with the help of tarot.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers, receiving tutoring from your peers or doing homework with friends in a relaxed, quiet environment.